Police shooting near Hannover District Court: man struck in legs with knife
A police officer shot a man in Hannover multiple times in the leg after he advanced on the officer with a knife. An investigation has been opened against the 24-year-old officer.
Police officer fires on armed man in Hannover – investigation launched
Near Hannover District Court, a police officer fired multiple shots at a man in the evening, seriously wounding him in the legs. According to ndr.de, two officers wanted to conduct a check on the man at around 19:00 when he was apparently carrying a knife.
During the course of the check, the man advanced on one of the officers with the knife in his hand. The 24-year-old police officer then opened fire. The man sustained gunshot wounds to both legs and was taken to a hospital. According to police, there is no "acute risk to life".
An investigation has been opened against the shooting officer on suspicion of dangerous assault. The precise course of the operation as well as the detailed circumstances of the firearm use are currently being thoroughly documented, according to police.
The alleged knife attacker has not yet been questioned – his medical care has taken priority, according to police.
Witnesses who observed the incident or can provide information about what happened are asked to contact Hannover's Permanent Crime Duty Line on (0511) 109 55 55.
The District Court is located in an area that borders directly on the city's open drug scene – a circumstance that regularly causes problems there, according to ndr.de.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)